Recent content by gjcinldn

Ok. Thanks I think I have my answer. I'll grab some concrete or mortar.

I got the impression it was because of dodgy filling previously and the wall just crumbling. We live in an old cottage, where cables are where they shouldn't be and water pipes pop up in unexpected places. This kitchen was built in the 70s without planning permission and it appears to have had...

Ok. Appreciate your comments and I'll take them on board. we are flexible about the socket. The issue I need to know, before I can do anything about the pantry itself is, do I fill the raggedy holes?

The pantry is a fully sealed unit. So that will cover the wall totally. I intend to cut a hole to access the socket. You won't see the wall at all, as it will be covered by a full height kitchen unit

Well nothing. As in the main area will be covered by a full height pantry. The rest of the wall will be clad with shiplap/wood cladding.

Thanks. He came from a well reviewed company but I suspect he doesn't work for them anymore after what happened in our home. I'll have a go with the things you suggested. Thanks

Hello. I have had a series of absolute disasters linked to our new kitchen install. Long story, but the electrician hit a water pipe one day a d a gas pipe the next! He left chasing around sole sockets and the switch for the oven unfilled. They are a bit of a mess because he had to work around...

Thanks so much for this! His YouTube page is full of good info!

Hello. First time poster and, to a degree, first time DIYer. I am tearing out the old and installing a new kitchen. All going alright at the moment but I have a question about one of the walls. It is an internal party wall on a 1970s extension. The original extension didn't have planning...